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Swiss Review
August 4/16

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Switzerland bores underground

The opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel this year is just one example of Swiss tunnel mania. Transport routes are being systematically constructed…

The intelligence service, old-age and survivors’ insurance (AHV) and the green economy

Politics

The Parmelin effect has failed to materialise

Politics

Alphorn with a pop and jazz twist

Culture

“Why should people here be any different to those in Russia?”

Sport

Hugo Loetscher | Zurich as a gateway to the world

Literature series

Winter camp for children aged 8 to 14

SwissCommunity news

Youth Service offers

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Dual education – an apprenticeship in Switzerland

SwissCommunity news

Automatic exchange of information (AEI): the new world of fiscal transparency

Notes from the Federal Palace

The single point of contact: your first port of call for questions and concerns

Notes from the Federal Palace

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Notes from the Federal Palace

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Notes from the Federal Palace

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Notes from the Federal Palace

From Falstaff to systematic colour series

Images

Soul for newcomers

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Charles Linsmayer | 150 Swiss portraits

Books

Who is familiar with names like Lore Berger or Jonas Fränkel? Probably only a few people in the know or bookworms. It is a different story with Robert…

Swiss Review
August 4/16

Switzerland bores underground

Our highlights

Federal Council riding on wave of success

Jules Spinatsch, the photographer who mistrusts clichés

Casting your vote – even if it is sometimes a chore

Letters to the editor

Swiss banknotes become smaller – and more important

The intelligence service, old-age and survivors’ insurance (AHV) and the green economy